Dental veneers are thin shells — often made of porcelain — that go on the fronts of teeth to hide stains, cover cracks, and correct other minor dental flaws. In short, veneers can transform your smile, boost your confidence, and improve your oral health.
Here at Northwoods Dental Group in Columbus, Ohio, general and cosmetic dentist Nathan Klabunde, DDS, and our team of registered dental hygienists take great care to keep our patients’ smiles as beautiful and healthy as possible.
If you have dental imperfections, veneers are an excellent way to restore your smile. In this blog, Dr. Klabunde explains the top benefits of veneers.
Everyone knows a beautiful smile is attractive, and if you’re after flawless pearly whites, it doesn’t get any better than veneers. Because they attach to the fronts of your teeth, they’re perfect for correcting a variety of imperfections, including unsightly stains, chips, cracks, and crooked teeth. We can also use veneers to fill in gaps between your teeth. What’s more, if your teeth are weak, veneers can protect your teeth from additional damage.
Veneers provide quick results. There’s no need to wait months or attend long appointments to enjoy a sparkling smile. After your initial consultation, we make your temporary veneers and prepare your teeth while your custom veneers are fabricated. In most cases, your final veneers are ready for placement in a few short weeks.
Getting veneers is a simple process. You can expect to attend just a few short visits at Northwoods Dental Group. From the initial consultation to the final appointment, it usually only takes 3-4 weeks.
Preparing your teeth for veneers is a breeze. To accommodate a veneer, your provider removes a thin layer of enamel — less than a millimeter. Your natural teeth remain largely intact, making veneers a less invasive process. Compared to other approaches, dental veneers can transform your smile without sacrificing the strength and stability of your natural tooth.
Dental veneers are strong and durable, lasting longer than conventional composite fillings. You can rest assured that with good dental care, you’ll be able to enjoy your new smile for many years to come. In most cases, dental veneers last 15 years or longer.
Maintaining your veneers is easy. There’s no special routine necessary to keep your veneers sparkling white. Just as you do all of your teeth, you just brush and floss regularly after your veneers are placed.
Unlike natural teeth, the material veneers are made of — which is usually porcelain — resists staining from everyday habits that normally stain teeth, such as drinking coffee, tea, and red wine. You won’t have to worry about your smile fading or developing stains.
It’s also important to continue attending twice yearly checkups with your dentist. This will give your provider the opportunity to catch potential problems before they start to keep your smile healthy.
Achieving a beautiful smile has never been easier. To learn more about veneers and to see if they can help you, book an appointment online or over the phone with Northwoods Dental Group today.
